The Hi-Lo Country

The Hi-Lo Country

A woman like Mona can drive men to extremes.

R 1998 · 114 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Romance, Western

An intimate story of the enduring bond of friendship between two hard-living men, set against a sweeping backdrop: the American West, post-World War II, in its twilight. Pete and Big Boy are masters of the prairie, but ultimately face trickier terrain: the human heart.

Directed by Stephen Frears · Written by Walon Green

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